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I have an excellent 1940's gold plated Gillette Aristocrat that has but one fault: it's missing one endcap. Recently, I found another in an antique shop for a song that is in lesser condition, but it has both endcaps. I want to do a 'transplant' obviously. I have read that one can de-solder these by holding a candle flame near it. Of course, my logical fear is that I will damage the gold plating.
Any suggestions? As well, if I do indeed get it off to transplant I am thinking of using Loctite instead of solder to remount. Feedback?
Any suggestions? As well, if I do indeed get it off to transplant I am thinking of using Loctite instead of solder to remount. Feedback?